Use to be my go to location, last three times I've been here, not only have I been skimped on serving size when paying for extra, but feeling like I'm inconveniencing the worker by ordered g. What I want to pay for. Only reason for two stars was the food wasn't terrible. Just not as good as the Alexandria location. read more

Another place that has trickled it's way down from New York. Though I don't feel that this place has the same atmosphere as the carts do in New York. The food is just as good. Plus, on another side note, the service here was AWESOME. My boyfriend and I were visiting the NOVA area for the weekend, and had an urgent, late night craving for Halal Guys, since now we don't have to go all the way to NY to get it. Finding out that this location closed at midnight, we rushed over there. I usually feel bad going to restaurants right before they close, but they didn't mind. We wanted to get 3 combination platters (one was for our friend... we're not THAT fat). However, they informed us that they only had enough rice for 2 platters (barely had enough for 2). Coming in 10 minutes before they close, I wasn't surprised or even mad; we just got what we could. The employees must have felt bad for only being able to make 2 platters. So they LOADED up our order with extra meat. And I mean, probably 3x what they usually give. On top of that, they gave us the rest of the pitas they had and also free drinks. They were more than generous enough; I would have been happy with an extra piece of pita bread. So friendly. Anytime I have halal guys, I always get the combination platter, since i like to try a little bit of everything (beef and chicken). The food is always well seasoned and delicious. Can't forget the white sauce! I don't know if it's some sort of tzaziki sauce, but whatever it is, it brings the whole thing together. read more

The ratio of meat to rice, and toppings is disappointing. You're basically paying $13+ for a bowl of rice. More than likely, I'll not be returning. read more

I've never had Halal Guys before, but I kept hearing good things about the place from my girlfriend. So I decided to try it since I haven't cooked for the week. Located in Springfield plaza with plenty of parking. Had a nice interior with some space if you decide to dine in. Service was excellent! The guy who served me was very polite and fast. I ordered a regular combo platter. The chicken and beef was amazing! I love the seasoning and the meat was very delicious with the rice. I added hummus to my platter and it did not disappoint. I will be sure to come back :) read more

The Halal Guys - Chicken and beef gyro regular platter with hummus - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

A little reverse racism going on here. White people walk in and get asked every little thing regarding what they want on there food and any extras. Talked to very very very nicely ;). If your not white, you won't be asked about extras (up charge items) at least not all of them and talked to slightly differently. They may forget certain things you order. Interesting how human nature works sometimes. Foods not bad. read more

Yum! That really encompasses my entire review of this place. Just kidding. I've never been to the food truck in NYC, so I can't really compare them. I love that they have a small menu, it helps narrow my options. Their meat, rice, lettuce, it's all so delish. Also, you HAVE to have their white sauce with your meal, it's only right. It is a small location, with a handful of tables. It could be considered a fast food restaurant of types, keep that in mind when visiting this restaurant. You will not regret it! read more

The original Halal Guys is definitely 5+ stars. This place has to settle for 4 in my book. Still delicious and you still get a good amount of food for your money but just not the same as the cart in NYC. The meat and rice aren't as hot or fresh and they give you a lot more salad than they do in NYC. I love the fact that they are in NOVA now though. Since opening, I've already been a handful of times. If you can't take a weekend trip to NYC, this is the next best thing! Combo platter to go! BEWARE of hot sauce. read more

The Halal Guys - Combo platter - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Many of my friends rave about waiting in line for Halal Guys in New York City, so when they announced they were opening a franchise nearby I was excited! The Halal Guys in located within Springfield Plaza with plenty of parking spaces. When we entered, we were surprised to find ourselves greeted by the employees. I love the employees here as you can feel that they actually enjoy working here and are full of energy. We opted for a small platter: Chicken & Gyro + White Sauce + Hot Sauce on the side. Small was definitely a good size choice because my platter was SO filling. Unfortunately, my experience with the staff did not match my food expectations. PROS + TONS of meat + Great value: Small $6.99 Regular $7.49 + Extremely friendly staff CONS - The famous white sauce tasted just like mayo - Not enough flavor in the meats - Dirty tables/counters - Barely any seating options I could see myself loving this after a night out in town but for lunch/dinner, Halal Guys fell short on the hype for me personally. read more

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I've heard about The Halal Guys but had not yet had the chance to try their food until recently. When you walk in, you are immediately hit with the smell of spices and meat cooking. Ordering is fairly straightforward. You have a choice between platter and sandwich, pick your size, and your meat. On this visit, we both ordered platters. My husband ordered the chicken platter while I opted for the combo (chicken and gyro). We both got tomato, lettuce, rice, white sauce, and harissa for the husband. Both orders come with warm pita too. Everything is warm and the white sauce is like magic. It just binds everything together; it's so good. One bite and I understood why The Halal Guys were so successful. The food is really good and really affordable. My gyro and chicken were cooked perfectly and well seasoned. Everything was delicious and the platter is very filling. So much food for less than $10 dollars? Definitely a fantastic fast casual option. read more

The Halal Guys - Combo platter - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

This place is so delicious! I'm so happy that they brought Halal Guys closer to me. However, you don't get the same experience from the original Halal Guys in New York. You don't have the crazy long line with everyone waiting to get their food from the cart and then you don't have the experience of taking your food to a corner and stuffing your face, but you still get the same great taste. The staff was friendly and it was more of an assembly line style where you can ask for different toppings and sauces. You have more options in comparison to the New York location with personalizing your food. I got the combination. It came on the bed of rice and a side of lettuce and tomatoes. I asked for raw onions, which added a nice fresh crunch to my chicken and rice. I wasn't a fan of how they put the sauce on my dish for me. I like when I have the freedom to squeeze all the sauce I want... BUT i guess it was better that they did it for me, so I wasn't a fatty and it prevented me from squeezing the whole bottle into my chicken and rice. They have the same white sauce and BBQ sauce. I got both sauces on my chicken and rice, but I did not get any of their hot sauce because I always regret it when I put it on in New York. I'm pretty sure it's equally spicy. There is a limited amount of seating in the tiny place, so we ended up eating our meal outside on a ledge. It was a sunny day, so it was not a big deal. I'm pretty sure when the weather gets colder it will suck. Love this place!!! read more

The Halal Guys - Chicken and rice!!! - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

I am fan of the Gyro! This place rocks all the boats! Old man speak.... We ventured over on a late Sunday afternoon. The lines were non existent! No menu could be simpler. I selected the Gyro small platter no tomatoes. The staff was very pleasant and educated us on their sauces. Since we were carrying out, I asked for sauce packets to go. They warned us of the "famous hot sauce". I complied! I didn't use the hot sauce since I saw my wife dying for water after putting hot sauce on her dish. In summary, this was the BEST meal! The flavor was amazing. The rice, gyro, and salad formed a completely pleasant takeout dining experience. read more

All I have to say is: If you wanna keep your tongue, don't eat that spicy sauce. If you're brave, prepare for an unforgettable tongue inferno. Now that I've warned you about the sauce, let's talk about the location. Good parking lot, limited seating, and it was crazy hot inside. I think it was because there was a line forming out the door, so no chance for the AC to actually do its job. I arrived at this location around 1:30 PM prepared to camp out in front of the store for hours, but it was only 10-15 minutes before I was getting my order prepared. The whole process of assembling the food and paying for it took no longer than 5 minutes for each person , points for that. Like most people that are hyped about Halal Guys, I've never tried it, so I thought I would try the combo platter (Chicken and Gyro, rice, lettuce,tomato,pita, and yogurt sauce). I went for the smaller size which came out to be $7.96, surprisingly that platter was the perfect size for my appetite. The only sauce I dared to try was the white yogurt sauce, I really recommend the white sauce since it is a great pairing for both the Gyro and Chicken. One thing I really appreciated about the platter was that all the ingredients played an important part in the flavoring. The chicken and Gyro was seasoned to perfection, but the super star for me were the veggies. It really balanced the meats and gave a refreshing kick to the dish. Oh, and the pita was so soft.. 4 STARS FOR YOU HALAL GUYS. read more

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Came here to see what the hype was. The chicken and beef is mass cooked. The place was a bit small and pricy. I ordered the combination plate which was underwhelming. My meats were Under and over seasoned. The poker was to wet from being cook over meats and rice was really dry. I won't be coming back. read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Halal Guys is delicious. Whenever it came up in conversation, that's the conclusion I'd draw. "Man, there's this cart up in New York... Food is so bomb..." So, it comes down to VA. En masse. Like, everywhere. Went with all the expectations of memories of hungrily chowing down on chicken and rice in a little tin container. I didn't get it at first. Couldn't put my finger on it. Why was it so different? Took me a few visits to realize: it's cause I'm sober. The food's just underwhelming. It's not bad, just.. boring. Also the last time I went, the rice tasted like dirty sponge. You know that weird, metallic funky smell that sticks to your hands when you use a really old sponge? My rice tasted like that. It was unpleasant, but probably a one-off. But it doesn't help that whenever I think of Halal Guys, that's the last thing I remember. Anyway, who's even gonna read this? Do you need to read a review of McDonald's to decide whether or not to eat there? The epiphany of my drunken nights at the Halal carts in NYC just hit me like a bullet train. Everything tastes more delicious when you're drunk and hungry. And probably when you're high too, but I don't smoke so I don't know. Harold and Kumar definitely romanticizes that notion. Enjoy Halal Guys! Drunk! read more

I've been waiting patiently for the crowds to die down at Halal Guys. Therefore I thought it would be a good time to visit at 3 PM on a Saturday. Upon arrival there was a line out the door, however the staff is efficient and works in an assembly line like manner to get you your food quickly. Alexis K and I opted to split a regular combo platter. This comes with rice, lettuce, tomato, 4 pieces of pita bread and a combination of beef and lamb. At the end of the line, you can tell the staff which sauce you want (white and/or red). The guy who helped me out with the white sauce went crazy. He squirted so much white sauce that I could barely see the meat and rice anymore. I'm definitely going to ask for less sauce the next time I dine here. Now the important part, how did it taste? I have read a lot of reviews mentioning it tasting different from the NYC food cart. I personally didn't get that impression, it tasted exactly the same from the last time I had it in NYC. Overall, I'm glad they opened up one so close to my area and will be back for more. read more

The Halal Guys - Regular combo platter - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Got this beef gyro platter which came out with a lot of salad, spicy rice and decent amount of beef gyro meat. All for less than 10 bucks . I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Be aware when it comes to their hot sauce. I can do spicy, but their hot sauce is next level of hotness! read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

I've had a combo platter from the cart in NYC many times, usually late at night and when during sober times too =P I usually get the combo platter with extra white sauce and I just add drops of the hot sauce. The hot sauce does have a kick, I would start of with drops as you eat instead of dumping the entire packet. If it's too spicy for you, just add more white sauce lol! I was disappointed at the portions because I'm used to the cart and their pricing. I get it; they aren't a cart. BUT I went to the Jersey location (not a cart) and I received the same portions as the cart. We even asked the guy (he seemed to be the manager) at this location why did they changed the portions and he explained and I guess I can understand. They are a brick and mortar location, so I get they have more overhead fees -- rent, furniture, equipment, etc -- than the carts. But man, we had more veggies in our bite than usual. Also the meat was more cut up than usual. Usually in the cart, it's packed with rice and meat. The meat wasn't finely cut up. There was still salad, but it was cut up smaller and it didn't take the same amount of space in the platter. It's usually just on top of the rice and meat. And I never got charged for extra white sauce. And I always had leftovers afterwards, maybe half. I wouldn't mind the price increase if the same portions from the cart was still there. I still had to stand in line like I did in a cart and again, I had bigger portions. These are the main reasons I didn't give it 4 or 5 stars. Maybe they'll do better. This location might be closer to me than NYC, but I won't be going out this way just to get it. I'll go to the Jersey or NYC instead. There isn't a lot of seating inside. read more

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This was my first time trying out The Halal Guys and I can confidently say that the chicken platter is worth every buck! Not only is it delicious, but it's also heavy. Their naan is to die for! I got the chicken platter with their white sauce and asked for their red sauce on the side- it's extremely spicy! *get the regular size instead of the small because it's only a dollar extra! read more

The Halal Guys - Chicken platter with white sauce - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

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Update: This Springfield location was recently renovated so it has a new and refreshed interior which was definitely needed. The last few times I went prior to the renovations weren't the greatest experience for me as the food quality wasn't like when they first opened. But... ever since the renovation I must say the food quality has gotten better. Raising my rating to 4 stars. read more

We had a coupon to try this place. Now the office goes there at least two times a week. The hot sauce is really spicy with a great flavor. The app is a pain that you can't say how much hot sauce you want. Good is amazing and fresh. read more

The Halal Guys - Chicken platter with 2 sides of falafel. - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

I've eaten here twice now and love it! I have learned my lesson with the hot sauce though. I'll put no more than a couple small drops of it mixed in an entire platter. Maybe I should only do one drop. The burn feels so good though. Anyway I get a small combo chicken & gyro platter, no tomato, just lettuce. One thing I dont like is the flimsiness of the containers they put the platters in - they crumple and fall apart so easily. But what can you do. Just move it to a Tupperware. I dropped my bag while leaving the store though and the lid came off and my food spilled into the bag. It wasnt a big deal but a minor annoyance. Maybe they will see this and change it eventually. Either way I'm glad i discovered Halal Guys and when I go back to NY one day I'm gonna check out their original location! read more

I went during their Grand Opening day on Friday night so I knew the line was going to be crazy. We waited for 1.5 hours and it was chaotic. Our orders were getting mixed up with our friends. We decided to make their life easier by putting everyone's order in the same bag and figuring out who's who when we got home. Way too many employees in the assembly line so everyone was bumping into each other and confusion on the orders. Food wise - the chicken was too dry and the beef was a little better. The food was also luke warm. I definitely had better chicken and rice at other NYC food carts. That being said I don't think I can fairly judge their service and food since it was their first night. I will be coming back again once the hype goes down a bit. read more

The Halal Guys - Grand Opening night staff - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

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Waited 40 minutes for literally no meet and just lettuce. Never ordering from here again, don't waste your time. read more

The Halal Guys - No meat - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Stingy with the food. I asked for beef only. The guy gave me chicken and beef. Didnt notice before i walked out. The chicken was dry and tasteless. The beef was ok. Little to no spices. Bland food. Not a lot of flavor. 50 cents for extra white sauce. $13.50 a meal. Lets nickel and dime our customers and chase them away for good.... This place used to be good... not sure what happened. read more

First time eating The Halal Guys Restaurant, this location is a little small with a few tables inside. I had the beef gyro which was good and a side of falafel with hummus which was good as well. There was only one guy working at lunch time so the service was a little slow but friendly. read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Like most people, I had my first encounter w/ The Halal Guys in NYC. Found out they were opening just two hours from home and couldn't have been more excited. We stopped enroute back to Richmond, VA from Baltimore for lunch. It was similar to what I remember. The portions were huge and had enough for a late night snack later on in the day. Overall its not a fine dining experience and its definitely not any fine dining cuisine. What it DOES DO WELL is add a bit of variety to the sub $10 lunch and dinner options. Throw it into your bucket of choices with Chipotle, Arby's CFA, etc and you have a great option for a large portion of food for under $10. I ordered the combo and the wife got the chicken. The quality of the food is equivalent to that of their food cart in NYC. Not disappointed and happy to know they are within driving distance from home! We'll pop in the next time we are in Nova. read more

The Halal Guys - Combo platter with red and white - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

I have stayed a dedicated customer longer than I should have, due to my happy memories of the quality of Halal Guys' original street food in New York City. I was so excited when they opened here! However, across the years the shop has gotten crummy. My main complaint is there's never any hot food on the grill. No matter what time of day I go in (including noon on a weekday), the meat and rice are served from the steam tray, and are barely warm. Buy their addictive white sauce retail and eat at home. read more

3 1/2 stars. While their food is still good, the quality to me does not compare to NYC. I felt like the rice was a little dry and did not like the fact that there gyro meat was sitting in stray instead on the grill. That red sauce is super spicy too. No joke. The portions are still good. Overall its still good food, but I'll probably wait till the lines die down til I come back. read more

The Halal Guys - Combination platter - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

This is a great spot for fast and flavorful Middle Eastern food! The chicken and beef gyro platter is the way to go. You will get a generous portion of food that is full of deliciousness. The meat is tender and well seasoned. The rice is spiced perfectly and has the perfect texture. The pita bread is warm and fluffy. Additionally, the lettuce is crisp and fresh. If you like spicy, the hot sauce is delicious and is actually spicy, so be prepared. You definitely need to add the white sauce as it adds an extra flavor that will make your platter even more of a masterpiece. Neither the hot sauce, nor the white sauce overpower the flavor of the meat or rice. Everything that goes into the platter has their own distinct flavor and adds to the delicious experience. When it comes to the atmosphere, the place is a little small, so when it gets busy, you will feel cramped. The restaurant has a casual and clean setting. The staff members are nice, welcoming, and quick to put your order together. Overall, if you are looking for a fast casual restaurant with Middle Eastern cuisine, this is the place to be! read more

Was ecstatic to hear that Halal Guys was opening a storefront here in Springfield. This just happens to be very close to Accotink Park where I run for exercise. Now I can go reward at HG!!! Stopped in today around 1:45 pm, so probably late for the lunch crowd. There was about 5 customers eating in there, the dining area is small. I literally had my food and was back in the car in 3 minutes. 3! I got the combo platter, chicken and gyro. They start with iceberg lettuce (meh) and tomatoes and then a heaping portion of rice (basmati?) topped with a decent serving of nicely seasoned chicken chunks and shaved beef gyro. Top off with the famous white and red sauce or get packets to go so it doesn't get soggy whilst you drive home. There's also dessert available and other options to eat but that's my go-to every time, whether in Manhattan on the street or in Virginia in the strip mall. Note to first timers: the red sauce is HOT. So HOT it may cause physiological changes in your body. But yummy if used sparingly for weak American palates like mine. read more

The Halal Guys - Combo platter: chicken/beef gyro over rice, left and tomato. White and red sauce packets to go. - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

First time getting food from here and it is absolutely delicious thanks daughter Kendra. We wanted something and my daughter said I know the place and from Woodbridge to Springfield she was off. What she came back with was worth the wait. read more

fast service with friendly staff. chicken platter is amazing, great value and delicious.

The Halal Guys used to be a good spot for lunch and I really enjoyed the food. However, today I purchased a combo platter and could not finish my food due to finding 2 long pieces of hair. I feel sick to my stomach. I know accidents happen but this is unacceptable. Your cooks need to wear hairnets and prevent this from happening to other customers, because sadly I will not be returning. If you do buy food here, I highly suggest looking through your bowls first. read more

I would like to begin with the positive notes. Establishment is clean, service is friendly, and prices are reasonable. Now the not so positive. The menu is super small... You can either get gyro meat, or chicken. and then its either in pita wrap form, or platter form sandwich in a bowl)... thats their main menu ! now you will see they have different variations of these including a super fire hot "barbecue" chicken, and a french fry sandwich wrap... but its reminiscent of taco bell just taking the same ingredients and rearranging them. The side choices are either french fries, falafel, hummus... and maybe one im forgetting.. possibly rice. The tiny menu isnt my biggest complaint. The restaurant markets itself as "Middle Eastern". I dont see it flavor wise. Sure the concept of gyros and shwarma cut from a revolving fire spit are eastern mediterranean no doubt, but the flavors are as bland as can be ! Spicy heat isnt the only flavor you need guys! I have had street food in the middle east, and this place lacked any of the spice aromas I was craving, such as whole cumin, sumac, caraway, cilantro, garlic, red onions, etc... I'm not sure if flavor has been turned down for the suburbanite palette, or maybe I went on an off night. But you can get a similar taste experience from a prepackaged grocery store salad. I won't be giving them another chance. Sorry Guys. I wanted to love you, but I cant. read more

I've literally never written a review, but this place is such a waste of time I feel compelled to warn others. Halal Guys went from a neighborhood favorite to an absolute must miss. First off, their prices are out of control-- $1-2 per item MORE than Manhattan Halal Guys locations. There's absolutely zero justification for a restaurant in Springfield, VA, to be charging more than the most expensive place in the entire United States. Second, their menu layout is overtly deceptive, listing a meat that comes with a $2 upcharge with the rest of the meats and no indication of the upcharge, instead relying on the customer to know that that meat is actually a "limited time" option-- and in a different part of the menu it mentions limited time options have different prices. Third, you get nickel and dimed with random toppings/sauces like jalepenos, olives, and tahini triggering upcharges to what is already an absolutely bonkers expensive bowl. Fourth, they don't actually display your order as they ring you up, which means who knows what you're actually getting rung up for? No idea, you can get a receipt after you pay. All that led to a small bowl of lettuce, tomato, onion, pepper, and extra chicken (the limited time option) of over $20. Not sure why, because their website says that would be a still utterly absurd $19. Bottom line, do yourself a favor and try other local middle eastern places where you can get a bowl full of various vegetables, sauces, meats-- far more tasty than Halal Guys, for $10-12. read more

Great food, the white sauce is amazing. I do wish they sold bottles of their hot sauce.

I love halal guys but this location is terrible. The food does not have same taste anymore. When it first open the service was good and the food was great. Now the service is terrible and the food has no taste. The my platter was cold not enough meat or rice, he just stuffed it with lettuce. My falafel was terrible, it tasted like frozen falafel you buy in store. I missed the real taste of Halal guys, this place is fake. They are just selling their product cause of the name. I hope the owner realize what is taking place and bring back the real taste and service of Halal Guys. read more

Yummy change of pace from typical chipotle bowls! Wonderful workers and great service along with a bunch of fantastic options

I like to consider myself relatively educated in the shawarma game. I've been to Europe twice and shawarma and doner Kebab are my go to lunch meals. Quick, filling, cheap. Perfect food for a quick bite. In Wheaton, MD we have a place called Max's Kosher Deli who has incredible shawarma that competes with everything I sampled when oversees. Perhaps my standard of shawarma are too high but I really did not love The Halal Guys. I've been hearing the name and seeing some marketing via social media for a long time now and when I randomly found a location when I was out one day opportunity met desire. I found the experience to be subpar. The menu is limited but for shawarma place that is the norm so no poor marks there. Just a heads up though if you don't like shawarma it's not the place for you. Regarding the shawarma. I got a bowl which had a base of rice and shawarma meat and I got to choose toppings. The toppings where very limited and did not include the authentic shawarma toppings such as the wide variety of picked vegetables. If memory serves me correct to toppings were regular diced tomatoes, onions, and maybe a few other things. I'm not a fan of white sauce so I chose red thinking it would be harrissa. The sauce was very spicy but barley had any flavor it was just spicy. This particular location has very little seating and it's so small that in the dead of winter when anyone opens the front door a gust of cold wind overcomes you. It's unavoidable. So I was cold and disappointed. Halal guys didn't meat the hype. read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Back in the day, halal guys was a right of passage when travelling to New York. I still remember friends asking me to bring platters of chicken and gyro on one of my trips back from NYC. Nowadays, you can find that coveted street food at random shopping plazas and the charm is gone. Instead of the charm, convenience has taken its place and if you are craving halal chicken and gyro, you dont have to wait for your next NYC trip or beg a friend to bring you a bagful but instead you can just drive a few miles and end up at their brick and mortar storefront. I would like to hate and say nothing beats the cart food (well yeah, anything tastes great when you have been dancing to hip hops top 20 at a club for a couple of hours, your buddy got into a fight, you get thrown out and have to walk couple of blocks with shoes in hand and see that beacon of light that is the halal guys cart offering food, lots of white sauce and some friendly banter with the rest of night owls with a situation much similar to yours) but i also choose convenience sometimes when the cravings kick in. So i welcome the addition of these odd halal guys store where i can go in for a customized chicken and gyro bowl (choose between a small and regular) and wont have be rushed when i am trying to be picky with my order. read more